Natural lightning
M.A. Uman
Abstract
M.A. Uman
Abstract
The present understanding of natural lightning is reviewed. Specific topics addressed include: sources of lightning; negative cloud-to-ground lightning; positive cloud-to-ground lightning; upward lightning cloud discharges; top-of-the-cloud and clear air lightning; and lightning avoidance and protection.>
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The present understanding of natural lightning is reviewed. Specific topics addressed include: sources of lightning; negative cloud-to-ground lightning; positive cloud-to-ground lightning; upward lightning cloud discharges; top-of-the-cloud and clear air lightning; and lightning avoidance and protection.>
Key concepts: Lightning (connector), Upper-atmospheric lightning, Meteorology, Cloud computing, Lightning strike, Natural (archaeology), Computer science, Geology